Greensleeves and Yellow Lace - Fiddle! | Katy Adelson
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Here is a really common song that's often played around the holiday season called, "Greensleeves." The main melody is a very old English (at least I think it's English?) song that I believe is from the 1500s. The melody is sometimes played more like a faster jig instead of an air, and sometimes referred to as, "Greensleeves and Pudding Pies," "Greensleeves and Yellow Lace," The Bunch of Roses," or "Christmas Comes But Once A Year." (This melody has a lot of different names!!)
To me, the versions of "Greensleeves and Yellow Lace" that I've heard sound very Scottish, so I tried to keep that vibe by adding more of an emphasis on the beat rather than on the off-beat.
It became associated as a Christmas carol with references to Christmas popping up in lyrics around the 1600s. The lyrics to "What Child Is This?" were written in 1865 by William Chatterton Dix, and are some of the most popular lyrics to sing to this melody nowadays.
It was probably an extremely well-known melody back in the 1500s and 1600s as even Shakespeare included a reference to the song in "The Merry Wives of Windsor:"
"Let the sky rain potatoes; let it thunder to the tune of Green Sleeves."
It's a very versatile song -- it can sound very ethereal and mysterious played slowly as an air, or it can transform into a lively dance tune when played faster like a jig!
I played this version on B-flat and E-flat penny whistles! I've started learning penny whistle during the pandemic -- it's a very fun instrument, but I don't think my apartment neighbors are as excited as I am........ :/ I've been trying to practice outside as much as possible to avoid being too loud and annoying since I tend to squeak a lot and don't really know where the notes are yet, lol.
If you watched my Carolan's Concerto music video, you may know that I have a hard time trying to listen to the music with headphones and hold my phone somehow (skirts usually don't have pockets...) while playing violin for the music video footage. I thought I could solve this with Bluetooth headphones, but I have to say that I think they look a bit goofy for a music video, lol...Oh well... They made it really easy to film because my phone could on the ground near the camera -- I just wish the headphones looked a bit smaller...
I hope you are doing okay during all of this! It's been a rough year, but I'm excited that a vaccine (or multiple vaccines!) is coming! I am planning to have a very quarantined Christmas this year, but at least we can all still connect with family through video conference calls. I miss their hugs...
2021 is coming, and I think things are going to start to get better soon!
Thank you for watching, and Happy Holidays! Please stay safe and healthy!! =)
~ Katy
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Violin gear:
Violin: 1899 Ernst Kreusler “Copy of Antonius Stradivarius” violin from Germany
Bow: CodaBow Luma
Strings: Evah Pirazzi Violin Strings (with a ball E)
Rosin: Salchow Rosin
Shoulder Rest: Bonmusica Shoulder Rest
Software used (for Macintosh):
Garageband for attempted sound mixing
Final Cut Pro for video editing
PicMonkey.com for the ending cards
Plugins for sound effects (I have A LOT to learn in this department!):
East West plugins - Goliath Virtual Instrument
Best Service Forest Kingdom II by Eduardo Tarilonte (See: bestservice.de)
Camera:
Canon 70D + 18-135 mm kit lens
Sony RX100 V
Microphone for audio recording:
Blue Woodpecker
Greensleeves is the first song I remember as a child, it inspired me then as you do now. I am a traditional musician here in Denver glad there are others like me. A dying breed but not dead. Thanks
Sometimes I come to your videos just to see your smile. Thank you for being you!
I've lost count of how many times I've played this. video.. I adore it. Thank you for giving such pleasure.
Had to listen to and see this again...superb!
As a lutenist ( not a very good one!), for me, "Greensleeves" is a bittersweet sort of tune: on the one hand, there are wonderful variations of it written in the latter half of the 16th century which are elegant and a joy to play. On the other hand, any time I am sitting outside of my home with my lute, someone will inevitably ask " Hey! Can you play Greensleeves?" It makes me want to retire to a renaissance fair monastery or something. Anyway, you interpreted the tune wonderfully. Thanks for brightening up a gray winter day!
amazing that your fiddle stays in tune in that temperature. Beautiful ( and the song and fiddle too) Such a winning smile
Katy, you are such a gift! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
More very nice music and vidéo, Thank so much Katy, from France 🇫🇷
Bonjour ,jolie,violin, belle musique,comme j aime cet air ,il me rappelle ...les grands espaces ...Merci !
🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵❤️❤️❤️ Katy ; You are such a gift
Katy, I'm happy that you exists! You play your music as a manifestation of your soul and this brings joy to me. Much Love and appreciation to you! Greetings from Italy💚🇮🇹
I love you Katy forever!! Keep up the good work ❤
Merry Christmas Katy, may God bless and keep you by His grace in Christ. May His Spirit give you joy and peace. Always.
Beautifully done, perfect for Christmas.
As usual, you elevate a song we've heard a million times to something amazing and new!
🤗 Thank you for the nice Music.
Just needed some good music before bed, thankyou!
soul uplifting
Great versions of these famous old tunes.
Words haven't been invented yet on how amazing this is.
It's so beautiful around there.
Hi Katy! Just lovely! So talented. Love how you depicted our home state of Colorado so beautifully. My dad always said, if you don't like the weather, here
just wait a minute - it'll change. The snowy cloudy and cold frosty to sunny and bright all in span of one song 🌲❄🌲⛄☃️
SO beautiful
Season's Greetings. Thank you for this special treat.
😯😯😯❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶 You and your music are so beautiful and polished!! Merry Christmas and God bless you!
Thanks for your music! Greetings from Russia!
Your amazing totally amazing your music makes me cry happiness
Beautifully played..thank you Katy.
Such a great combination of Traditional Tunes! Awesome!
👏👍 Hi Katy - This is one of my favorite tunes (minus the jig) that I play at Christmastime on my concertina, violin, tin whistle and recorder. It’s called “What Child Is This.” It’s a traditional English carol adapted by William C. Dix in 1865 to the 16 century English melody “Greensleeves.” Merry Christmas! 😊 🎻 🎶🎵❄🎁🎄
I love the reels!!!
Fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Another great tune from you Katy. I have loved this tune for around 50 years.
Enjoyed it very much.
Your videos always have such nice backgrounds.... Must be nice to live in such a beautiful state as Colorado...
What a special treat this is, Katy!
Yes, I think things are gonna get better too.
Happy Christmas to you...
Bonne année Katy ! Always nice to see and listen to your videos. Many thanks from France 😊
Penny whistle was the first instrument that I attempted to learn to play, but I didn't have the best teacher. I think I might give it another go since I am getting a better handle on the whole music thing after nearly six years of violin lessons. Enjoyed the video as always. Merry Christmas. See you in 2021.
Merry Christmas Katy, thanks for sharing your beautiful playing. Love from England
That imagery is amazing.
May you keep making beautiful music like always you know how to do and I really wish you the best of blessings Katy and stay safe out there
PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS 💕
What pure joy you and your twin or was it triplet just bought us to make Christmas a tad extra special. It looked a beautiful area where you had chosen to perform but cold as you eluded too.Thank you Katy and have a Very Merry Christmas and Very Happy New Year. Stay safe and healthy.
Thanks!!! Happy Christmas and New Years!!!✌️🌞😎🎅🏻🎄🥂🎻🥂🥂
Beautifull gift for Christmas. Thanks to much Katy and congratulations for leaning wistle. From France 💙
As always really talented and... brave (to play so cold). Thanks! :)
Great Job Playing Katy. You're a dear to our hearts. Merry Christmas
Lovely music,fantastic playing
beautiful!!!!!!!!🥰🎻Greetings from Argentina 😊
You're simply The Best !!! Better than all the rest. So talented. Seasonal Greets.
I've always loved this song, thanks! You made it a lot of fun too. 🙂
So very uplifting, thankyou
Loving the Celtic in your music!
I love it !!
I wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year. Take Care of you.
Thank you for your wonderful music ♥️
Beautiful! Funny I was just learning and playing this one when your notification popped up lol. It was like someone was saying “you could be like this one day”
OMG i like it 💕 that's really Amazing song good job 🥰👍
Thanks Katy!! Very well done as usual!!
Katy, it was amazing! Thank you for being you and bringing joy to us every time. ❤️ Merry Christmas!❤️
Thank you for braving the elements for us! Compliments of the season to you and yours 🎄
I learn quite a bit from your videos! Thanks!! Happy new year!!
Thank you for playing Greensleeves for me!!!
Thanks, Katy. Merry Christmas, from México
merci pour tout et a James pour m'avoir fait connaître Katy !
Wow ! 💐
Absolutely beautiful!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May 2021 be wonderful for all of us.
I love it !!! ❤️❤️
Thank you Katie for your wonderful gifts that you gave us and you have a blessed wonderful New Year and Christmas. This is one of my favorite songs.
As far as training my pinky to learn to work it’s gonna take a lot of time and conscious effort.
That was the answer I got from several other You Tune Channels from asking this question about training your pinkie.
One surprise I got recently from my niece is she said I am a natural at the violin!
If you notice a lot of editing in this text, it’s because I’m trying to learn to use the microphone with the iPad :)>
Beautiful everything Ms Katy😊 u put alot of thought and effort into where and how you do your videos. I love it💐
Wonderful, thank you for this Christmas music with the most beautiful landscapes we could see in this wintery times ! A very merry Christmas to you and your family !
Beautiful scenery, beautiful music a lovely holiday gift. Thank You Happy holidays.
Katy, thank you for a wonderful gift right before Christmas! I always look forward to your new releases. So far, I have spent the shutdown working on pieces from your book; I’m about a third of the way through. Have a wonderful Christmas!!
Great!! I love whistle!
Katy, it is medieval English...and you played it exceptionally well... the Yellow Lace arrangement it a lot livelier and you got my foot tapping
Merry Christmas my northern friend
Lovely tune! Merry Christmas Katy!
So beautiful! I like it. ❤️❤️
and the Whistle comes out!!!!
I was so waiting for this! Adorable, amazing, astonishing ♥️ Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Katy thank you so much for this wonderful music
Your amazing!!😀
You still got it girl. My❤️😘
Fantastic!
This has to be my favorite song and you play it beautifully. Thank You Katy and have a Merry Christmas You made my day!!
❤️❤️❤️ I love miusic
Beautiful!!
Beautiful!
This is beautiful! You have incredible expression! Bravo!
Beautiful - loved the added texture. You're so darn sweet and such an amazing musician. Thank you
That was beautiful!
Amazing as always
Your bluetooth headphones were a added cuteness, and look fine. Beautifully done. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful music, beautiful scenery.....Merry Christmas Katy Adelson!
❤
Hi Katy. This just sounded beautiful. Hope you will have a fine week. Cheers...Kjell
I love Yellow Lace! You’re such a beautiful performer!
Perfect for the Christmas day!!!
The music is gorgeous and so is your dress!!!❤❤❤
Very good. Congratulations.
It is a beautiful song, you are amazing! ! 🎻🎼🎶🎵🎶👏👏👏👏👏👏 ^_^
Have a happy holiday season!
Please stay safe and healthy!! :)
Thank you so much!! And you, too! 🙂
Merry Christmas Katy, you sound amazing
1:47 one time, in young women's camp... i pulled a flute right out of my bag..